82
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100%
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2
Inspections
0
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PASSED
Jan 5, 2026ROUTINE INSPECTION222 days ago

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Casa Carmela Kitchen NEW OWNER: MYB Corporation The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,107.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 02/01/26 - 01/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 01/05/2026 *Permit condition: None * Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. * Operator shall notify the district specialist if there are any changes to the menu in the future (ie. addition of food items that require different equipment). * The addition or modification of cooking equipment OR equipment with plumbing requirements SHALL be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval prior to installation/use.

Inspection Timeline

Jan 5, 2026Latest
PassedScore: 82/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
82
Jun 9, 2025
PassedScore: 81/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
81

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
16
Non-Critical
16
Total Violations
Across 2 inspections

Complete inspection history

2 inspections
PassLatest Jan 5, 2026
82/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

OWNERSHIP CHANGE INFORMATION NEW FACILITY NAME: Casa Carmela Kitchen NEW OWNER: MYB Corporation The applicant has completed the facility evaluation application process for an Environmental Health Permit. The permit category for this facility is FP10. An invoice for the permit fee in the amount of $1,107.00 will be mailed to the billing address on the application. Payment must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of the invoice. The owner is responsible for contacting our department if an invoice is not received and remit payment within 30 days. The Environmental Health Permit will be effective: 02/01/26 - 01/31/27 This report serves as a temporary permit. However, the permit will be deemed invalid if the permit fee is not paid in full within 30 days from the date of this report. Okay to Operate. An official permit will be mailed to the address on file and shall be posted in public view upon receipt. *Structural Review inspection conducted on 01/05/2026 *Permit condition: None * Obtain food safety manager certificate within 60 days. All other food employees must have valid food handler cards within 30 days from hire date. * Operator shall notify the district specialist if there are any changes to the menu in the future (ie. addition of food items that require different equipment). * The addition or modification of cooking equipment OR equipment with plumbing requirements SHALL be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval prior to installation/use.

8 reported violations
  • K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Spay bottles located in the kitchen are not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in a food facility shall be labeled to identify it's contents.

  • K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

    Roll of single-use paper towels for handwashing are not stored inside of dispenser located in the men's restroom. [CA] Store single-use paper towels at handwash sink inside of dispenser to protect it from contamination.

  • K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

    Bowls are used as scoops and stored inside bulk food containers. [CA] Use approved utensils with a handle for bulk foods and store in a manner where the handle does not contact the food.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Observed cracked and damaged tiles in various locations inside the kitchen. [CA] Repair/replace damaged tiles and maintain in good repair where it is durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.

  • K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

    Employees did not wash their hands prior to putting on disposable gloves to handle food. [CA] Employees shall properly wash their hands using warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels prior to putting on gloves to handle food.

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    Knife that is damaged and chipped at the blade is observed stored on magnetic strip above food prep table. [CA] Remove and replace food contact equipment that are damaged.

  • K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified

    Observed less than 6" clearance between floor and bottom shelf used to store cleaned food contact utensils and equipment. [CA] Food contact utensils/equipment shall be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor to protect from contamination and allow adequate space for ease of frequent cleaning.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket for towels is measured at 25 ppm. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

Pass Jun 9, 2025
81/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

Was informed by PIC at time of inspection that ice machine is not operational and pending repairs. Ice is being purchased from other stores for use. Discussed food handler cards requirements with PIC.

8 reported violations
  • K16: Compliance with shell stock tags, condition, display

    1) Shellstock tag is not maintained with the container of oysters stored inside the walk-in cooler. [CA] Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. 2) Shellstock tags are not maintained for a period of 90 days. [CA] Shell stock tags shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from date of harvest.

  • K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

    Lacking chemical test strips to measure sanitizer. [CA] Means for adequately measuring the applicable sanitization method must be readily available (ex. Sanitizer test strips, thermal strips).

  • K42: Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    The lids are kept open for the dumpsters located behind the facility. [CA] Dumpster lids shall be kept closed when not in use to prevent attracting vermin.

  • K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

    1) Knife that is chipped along the blade is stored on magnetic holder above the prep table. [CA] Utensils and equipment that are damaged shall be removed from use or replaced. 2) Rubber gaskets on door of the food prep unit are in disrepair. [CA] Replace gaskets on refrigeration unit and maintain in good repair.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Flies observed in the facility near the back door, prep sink, and by the warewashing area. [CA] Food facility shall be maintained free of flies and fly activity.

  • K40: Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

    Chlorine sanitizer for wiping towel sanitizer buckets was measured at 200 ppm. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

  • K31: Consumer self service does prevent contamination

    Spoons placed out for consumer self-service are improperly stored. The part of the spoons that comes into contact with food are stored facing up and exposed to possible contamination. [CA] Utensils that are placed out for consumer self-service shall have the part that comes into contact with food protected from contamination.

  • K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

    Employee observed returning to work from stepping out and changed gloves to handle food but did not wash their hands. [CA] Employees shall properly wash their hands using warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels prior to putting on disposable gloves to handle food.

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